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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,406.97, 1,003,852.71 and 405,117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,406.97, 1,003,852.71 and 405,117 is: 559,078.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,406.97 : 1,003,852.71 = 405,117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,406.97/1,003,852.71 = 405,117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,406.97x = 1,003,852.71 × 405,117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,406.97x = 406,677,798,317.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,677,798,317.07/727,406.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,078.78

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